Putting an end to preventable diseases in the tropics.
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas , where they mostly affect impoverished communities and disproportionately affect women and children. These diseases cause devastating health, social and economic consequences to more than one billion people. Take action to Put an end to preventable diseases in the tropics . Get to know the WHO’s plan to end this preventable burden by 2030.